New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal Saturday said he was “deeply pained” by the loss of lives in the Mundka fire tragedy and called for immediate steps to prevent the recurrence of such an incident in future.
He also extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
“Deeply pained by the tragic fire incident in Mundka, Delhi. Despite best rescue efforts many precious lives were lost. My deepest Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured,” Baijal tweeted.
Deeply pained by the tragic fire incident in Mundka, Delhi. Despite best rescue efforts many precious lives were lost. My deepest Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) May 14, 2022
“Even as we go into the details of causes behind the tragedy, immediate steps should be taken by all concerned to ensure that such incidents do not recur,” he said.
Even as we go into the details of causes behind the tragedy, immediate steps should be taken by all concerned to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) May 14, 2022
At least 27 people were killed and 12 injured after a massive fire ripped through a four-storey building in Mundka Friday.
The fire started from the first floor of the building that housed the office of a CCTV camera and router manufacturing and assembling company, police said.
It is suspected that an explosion in an AC may have triggered the fire, according to fire officials.
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